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StoneCreek

March 4, 2012

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During Saul's reign the Philistines came against

Israel with overwhelming forces.

Saul began with 3000 men in his army;

They have deserted until only 600 remain.

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The Philistines held every advantage.

But Jonathan had his faith in the True and Living

God. Equalizer +

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Two killed twenty in the first battle.1 Samuel 14 13 And Jonathan climbed up upon his

hands and upon his feet, and his armor-bearer after him: and they fell before Jonathan; and his armor-bearer slew after him. 14 And that first slaughter, which Jonathan and his armor-bearer made, was about twenty men, within as it were an half acre of land, which a yoke of oxen might plow.

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15 And there was trembling in the host, in the field, and among all the people: the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled, and the earth quaked: so it was a very great trembling.

We can put the devil in the phone booth dialing 911.

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There are no limitations on God, when He chooses to move in behalf of His people.

God can use any man or woman who is submitted to His Holy Spirit

to do great exploits.

Pray, believe, and obey.

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16 And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benja-min looked; and, behold, the multitude melted away, and they went on beating down one another. 17 Then said Saul unto the people that were with him, Number now, and see who is gone from us. And when they had numbered, behold, Jonathan and his armor-bearer were not there.

Only two men God

God made the Philistines tremble with fear.

God made them turn on one another.

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18 And Saul said unto Ahiah, Bring hither the Ark of God. For the Ark of God was at that time with the children of Israel. 19 And it came to pass, while Saul talked unto the priest, that the noise that was in the host of the Philistines went on and increased: and Saul said unto the priest, Withdraw thine hand.

Saul had his priest seeking instruction from God, but when the commotion among the Philistines

continued and even increased --

Saul stopped him, so he could do something.

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Not very many people, even Christians,understand the Power of worship and prayer.

Have you ever gotten up in the morning and skipped morning worship and Bible study

Because you had too much to do?

When there is much to do, we need God's Power most of all.

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Ephesians 6 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the Power of His Might.

Worship God for Who He is.Savior and

Lord Provider Protector

Healer Wisdom

RighteousnessWorship God for what He has done.

Worship God for what He is going to do.

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Psalms 50 14 Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High: 15 And call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me.

Psalms 69 30 I will praise the Name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving. 31 This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.

Better than anythingwe can do.

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Psalms 107 21 Oh that men would praise the Lord for His Goodness, and for His Wonderful Works to the children of men! 22 And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare His Works with rejoicing.

Happy children blessThe Father.

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Hebrews 13 NIV 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise -- the fruit of lips that confess His Name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Do you want to offer unto God great treasure? Grateful

Express your gratitude with the words of

your mouth.

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1 Samuel 15 22 And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the Voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.

Jonathan obeyed the Voice of God, and the nation enjoyed a great victory.

People debate -- works or worship.

There's no debate; we worship God and do good works as we obey His Voice.

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20 And Saul and all the people that were with him assembled themselves, and they came to the battle: and, behold, every man's sword was against his fellow, and there was a very great discomfiture.

When Saul and his 600 men arrived on the battlefield, the Philistines were killing one another.

God confused the enemy.He will do the same

for us.Wait on God; never cut and run;

Never give up!

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21 Moreover the Hebrews that were with the Philistines before that time, which went up with them into the camp from the country round about, even they also turned to be with the Israelites that were with Saul and Jonathan.

When they deserted, many of Saul's army had defected and joined the Philistine army.

That happens in the church as well;

Backsliders often fight against God.They came back.

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22 Likewise all the men of Israel which had hid themselves in mount Ephraim, when they heard that the Philistines fled, even they also followed hard after them in the battle.

Others leave the church and just hide out;

Do nothing.

They came back too.

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23 So the Lord saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over unto Bethaven.

Jonathan obeyed, butit was the Lord who saved.When the deserters came back, they were accepted.